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Gran Centenario Honors Founder and Tequila Legend Lázaro Gallardo with U.S. Launch of Gran Centenario Gallardo

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水曜日, 6月 5, 2024
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Today, Gran Centenario® Tequila, Mexico’s #1 tequila1, is proud to announce the U.S. launch of its limited-quantity, small batch tequila: Gran Centenario® Gallardo® .

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  • Today, Gran Centenario® Tequila, Mexico’s #1 tequila1, is proud to announce the U.S. launch of its limited-quantity, small batch tequila: Gran Centenario® Gallardo® .
  • The exceptional spirit honors its visionary founder, the first-ever Tequila Master Distiller and one of the founding fathers of tequila, Don Lázaro Gallardo, releasing just in time for Father’s Day.
  • Gran Centenario Gallardo is a unique tequila aged in American and French oak barrels, and finished in Bordeaux wine barrels, resulting in unparalleled quality.
  • Gran Centenario Gallardo embodies his legacy, combining tradition with innovation, and honors Mexico’s national spirit from the first-ever Master Distiller.

Staghorn Names Lisa Wicker Master Distiller of New Garrard County Distilling Co.

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火曜日, 2月 13, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Atlanta-based premium spirits company Staghorn has named award-winning craft whiskey maker Lisa Wicker as the first Master Distiller of its recently opened Garrard County Distilling Co. in Lancaster, Kentucky. The former Widow Jane Distillery leader will oversee whiskey making at the largest all-new independent distillery in the commonwealth, capable of producing 8.5 million proof gallons or 150,000 barrels of whiskey a year. The distillery began operations in January.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Atlanta-based premium spirits company Staghorn has named award-winning craft whiskey maker Lisa Wicker as the first Master Distiller of its recently opened Garrard County Distilling Co. in Lancaster, Kentucky.
  • "When we were looking for a head distiller at Garrard County Distilling Co., we wanted someone with deep experience in time-honored distilling methods but also someone with an eye for what's next.
  • Wicker brings more than 20 years of distilling and winemaking experience to Garrard County Distilling Co.
  • Prior to joining Garrard County Distilling Co., Wicker was the President and Master Distiller of Widow Jane Distillery in Brooklyn, NY, where she worked for nearly six years.

Redwood Empire Whiskey Unveils New Small Lot Series

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水曜日, 1月 31, 2024
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GRATON, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Redwood Empire Whiskey, a distinct California whiskey made and aged in the ancient forests of the Redwood Empire, announces the launch of its highly anticipated Small Lot Series.

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  • GRATON, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Redwood Empire Whiskey , a distinct California whiskey made and aged in the ancient forests of the Redwood Empire, announces the launch of its highly anticipated Small Lot Series.
  • "The Small Lot Series is a testament to our passion for whiskey making and our desire to share unique expressions with discerning drinkers," says Jeff Duckhorn, Master Distiller at Redwood Empire Whiskey.
  • The Small Lot Series kicks off with three distinct whiskeys, each embodying Redwood Empire's commitment to experimentation and pushing the boundaries of what whiskey can be, while staying true to its distinctive house style.
  • To learn more about Redwood Empire and its new Small Lot Series, please visit https://redwoodempirewhiskey.com/ .

WILD TURKEY® UNVEILS GENERATIONS, A HISTORIC RELEASE HONORING THREE GENERATIONS OF BOURBON MAKING MASTERY

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木曜日, 10月 26, 2023
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LAWRENCEBURG, Ky., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wild Turkey Distilling Company is proud to unveil Wild Turkey Generations, a first-ever collaboration from three generations of the iconic Russell family of whiskey makers. This ultra-premium and highly limited release from the storied Wild Turkey distillery reflects more than a century of bourbon-making prowess; it is an expert blend of four hand-selected whiskies that showcase the varied palates, personal preferences and exacting expertise of Jimmy, Eddie and Bruce Russell. Generations represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a whiskey created by the legendary grandfather, father and son trio, and this historic and extremely rare release is the first to feature the signatures of all three Russells on the custom-etched bottle, including that of newly appointed Associate Blender, Bruce Russell.

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  • "With Generations, we set out to make a whiskey that was truly a celebration of family and bold spirit," said Wild Turkey Associate Blender Bruce Russell.
  • Bruce, like his grandfather Jimmy, prefers bold bourbon flavors, which come through in the 12-year bourbon he selected for the blend.
  • Jimmy stayed true to his palate, as he has for decades, by selecting a nine-year-old bourbon consistent with the classic Wild Turkey profile.
  • This historic whiskey embodies three generations of bourbon making mastery, and Wild Turkey encourages fans to savor it and to drink in moderation.

MICHAEL BUBLÉ ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF FRASER & THOMPSON WHISKEY, A COLLABORATION BETWEEN CELEBRATED DISTILLER PAUL CIRKA AND WES BRANDS - LEAVING WHISKEY MAKING TO THE EXPERTS, THANKFULLY

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水曜日, 10月 25, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Grammy-winning, multi-platinum superstar, Michael Bublé, announces the launch of Fraser & Thompson, his new whiskey brand in partnership with longtime friend and award-winning Master Distiller and Blender Paul Cirka. Michael took to social media to share the news, as if a project three years in the making could come together with just the push of a button. The plan is to support the brand with an integrated marketing campaign to be announced soon, assuming Michael has enough time within his schedule of touring, squeezing in a mid-day nap, and knotting the perfect bow tie (it's harder than it looks).

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  • It strikes us as supremely ironic that a guy with such an extensive catalog of music has mastered radio silence.
  • "When I heard Paul's vision for creating a new kind of whiskey, I knew instantly what I wanted to call it.
  • The creative blending process curated by award-winning Master Distiller and Blender Paul Cirka, co-founder of the brand with Bublé, sets Fraser & Thompson apart.
  • I think this is an issue, but when I raised it with Michael, his response was, "You're welcome."

Foley Family Wines Announces the US Launch of New Zealand Gin and Appointment of Master Distiller in Minden, Nevada, as Expansion into the Spirits Business Continues

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木曜日, 8月 3, 2023
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Foley Family Wines (FFW), the Sonoma Valley-based family-owned wine company, has announced two new milestones as the company continues to expand its presence in the spirits market.

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  • Foley Family Wines (FFW), the Sonoma Valley-based family-owned wine company, has announced two new milestones as the company continues to expand its presence in the spirits market.
  • FFW purchased Lighthouse Gin in 2014 and is launching it in the US as a priority brand in its expanding spirits portfolio.
  • Hall joined the Lighthouse Gin team in 2010, advancing to the position of Head Distiller the year FFW purchased the brand.
  • These spirits distilled at the site will be available through national wholesale markets and direct-to-consumer channels, including the tasting room.

Wolf Spirit Adds William Grant and WPP Veterans to Leadership Team, Establishes Ready-to-Drink Division

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月曜日, 7月 31, 2023
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EUGENE, Ore., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eugene, Oregon-based Wolf Spirit today announces Wendy Dunlap, formerly of William Grant & Sons, has joined the company as Vice President of Sales – National and On-Premise Accounts – overseeing the core portfolio, including Puncher's Chance® Bourbon, Tom of Finland® Organic Vodka, Blood x Sweat x Tears ® Vodka and the soon-to-be-released Mr. Pickles Gin. In addition, marketing veteran Tim Nicholls has been named the Managing Director of the company's new Ready-to-Drink division, launching this fall.

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  • In addition, marketing veteran Tim Nicholls has been named the Managing Director of the company's new Ready-to-Drink division, launching this fall.
  • Dunlap, a 30-year veteran of the spirits industry, will serve as Vice President of National and On-Premise accounts, which includes national and regional on-premise chains.
  • For more than a decade, Wendy worked as the National Accounts Manager – On-Premise East for William Grant & Sons representing iconic brands, such as Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Hendrick's, Sailor Jerry and Grant's.
  • Reporting directly to Wolf Spirit CEO Bradd Levitan, Dunlap will tap into her more than three decades of experience and creativity to develop expanded opportunities across the Wolf Spirit portfolio.

Cierto Tequila Wins Chairman’s Trophy at the 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

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水曜日, 7月 5, 2023
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The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was honored at the 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge with ten (10) awards, including one (1) Chairman’s Trophy, two (2) Top 100 Spirit acknowledgments and seven (7) 90+ Point ratings.

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  • The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was honored at the 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge with ten (10) awards, including one (1) Chairman’s Trophy, two (2) Top 100 Spirit acknowledgments and seven (7) 90+ Point ratings.
  • This marks the second consecutive year in which Cierto has been awarded the Chairman’s Trophy.
  • “The ratings given by the Ultimate Spirits Challenge are highly respected by consumers and trade, who want to know that the products they are choosing are among the world’s best,” remarks Jim Ruane, Cierto’s Chief Growth Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230705694440/en/
    Cierto Tequila Wins Chairman's Trophy at the 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge (Photo: Business Wire)

Cierto Tequila Becomes the First to Surpass Historic 700 Awards Milestone

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水曜日, 6月 28, 2023
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This marks the fourth consecutive year in which Cierto has been awarded Platinum and represents the most awards that the brand has won at the competition to-date.

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  • This marks the fourth consecutive year in which Cierto has been awarded Platinum and represents the most awards that the brand has won at the competition to-date.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230628564608/en/
    Cierto Tequila Wins Best of Class and Multiple Platinum and Double Gold Honors at the 2023 SIP Awards (Photo: Business Wire)
    With these new honors, Cierto has now won seven hundred four (704) international medals and awards, making it the first tequila in history to surpass seven hundred (700) awards.
  • “It’s poetic that Cierto has achieved this incredible milestone at the SIP Awards, the world’s foremost competition judged by consumer connoisseurs,” remarks Jim Ruane, Chief Growth Officer of Cierto Tequila.
  • “Consumers are clearly telling us they prefer True tequila, and for Cierto that means tequila crafted using fully mature agave, traditional methods and zero additives.

Rebellion and Innovation Collide to Birth Forbidden Bourbon

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火曜日, 5月 16, 2023
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BARDSTOWN, Ky., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marianne Eaves, Kentucky's first female Master Distiller, today debuts Forbidden, the spirits industry's first white corn and white winter wheat expression of bold Kentucky bourbon. Inspired by Southern cooking, Forbidden is the culmination of nearly a decade of work by Eaves to capture the essence of an elegant mature bourbon achieved by nontraditional low-temperature fermentation.

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  • To be completely creative, I tend to do things that are a little bit forbidden," said Eaves, who has fully controlled the distillation, aging and bottling of Forbidden from grain to glass.
  • "While creating Forbidden, I have had the freedom to cross deep into uncharted territory by using nontraditional ingredients and techniques.
  • The first release of Forbidden is a small batch, hand-blended 5-year-old bourbon bottled at 95.2 proof.
  • "Forbidden is a bourbon you finish and say, 'This is my first drink and my last drink of the evening.'